4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT AND MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS' THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 16, 2026
Fail
18 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (68.5F) AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN DINING AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE PRE-K CLOSET 110, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE BOXES IN PRE-K CLOSET 111. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT SINK WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT AND MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS' THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN, AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2623672 ON 9-11-25:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (68.5F) AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN DINING AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE PRE-K CLOSET 110, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE BOXES IN PRE-K CLOSET 111. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT SINK WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM NEAR MAIN ENTRANCE, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT AND MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN BOYS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS' SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM, NO HOT WATER AT MIDDLE SINK IN GIRLS' THIRD FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS IN WASHROOMS.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR GIRLS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL GIRLS, WOMEN, AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2623672 ON 9-11-25:53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS ON FLOORS 1-3. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 4, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN RESTROOMS ON FLOORS 1-3. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE STORAGE IN THE LUNCHROOM AREA AND IN THE COMPUTER MDF ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS FOR FEMALE USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH TWO BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.